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Data Scientist

Team: Strategic Analytics (FP&A)

Role Level: CL4 - Data Scientist

Job Family: Data Science

Reports to: Manager

Strategic Analytics -Data Scientist

The Strategic Analytics team, part of the Finance organization of the US Firm, executes strategic and advanced analytic projects across a range of functional areas related to the Firm's strategy and financial performance. Our project-based team is looking for a Data Scientist who will be responsible for conducting analyses using advanced statistics and data mining techniques to enable better decision making. This role creates great value for Deloitte's Businesses by supporting large scale initiatives and delivering high quality, actionable recommendations that are integral to leadership decisions and helping Deloitte achieve its strategic priorities.

Work You'll Do

The Strategic Analytics team typically executes projects across the following areas:

Analytics

• Translate conceptual questions into data-driven analyses to allow leaders to make informed decisions
• Develop and drive complex projects using advanced analytic techniques.
• Support Finance and Firm leadership with ad-hoc specialized analyses and provide support for leadership and management meetings
• Develop and operationalize reporting to measure impact of implemented changes

Strategy

• Support large scale, complex cross-functional initiatives in support of the CFO and COO's key strategic priorities
• Support identification of key indicators of economic shifts, business and/or policy changes and prepare situational playbooks to allow leaders to focus on mission critical decisions

Requirements

• Bachelors' / Masters' Degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or other technical discipline
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in a technical field
• Experience in programming languages, including but not limited to R, Python or SQL
• Experience working in data visualization software such a Tableau
• Understanding of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data engineering techniques
• Ability to develop analytical approaches to answer high-level questions and develop insightful recommendations
• A client-service mindset and a desire to take on tough and challenging projects. The scope and variety of work will change frequently depending on the current project portfolio
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to "tell the story" and develop executive level presentations with guidance
• An ability to work effectively across functions and levels; comfort collaborating with teammates in a virtual environment. The Strategic Analytics group is a virtual team with colleagues located across the US.
• Proficiency in in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Additional Qualifications:

• An understanding of finance and financial analysis is preferred
• Flexible work style. Occasional travel may be needed. A US-based office location is required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

How you'll grow in Strategic Analytics

Due to Strategic Analytics' specialized and focused mission, our team members have an incredible opportunity to work with senior executives on high impact projects across our Businesses and Enabling Areas. You will have the opportunity to gain a solid understanding "how Deloitte operates" beyond a single function. We nurture talent by providing supportive leadership for growth opportunities and believe that development has no ceiling.

Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

Deloitte's culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them to be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and are continuously looking for new ways to maintain a culture where our people excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Learn more about Life at Deloitte.

Corporate citizenship

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Deloitte's impact on the world.

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